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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.22, 39.32 and 17.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.22, 39.32 and 17.20 is: 25.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.22 : 39.32 = 17.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.22/39.32 = 17.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.22x = 39.32 × 17.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.22x = 676.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676.11/26.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.78

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